Continuous passive motion

Continuous passive motion is a treatment modality to increase mobility of joints after surgery or trauma
Performed by a continuous passive motion (CPM) device
The CPM device moves the joint through a predefined range of motion (ROM)
The ROM is progressively increased as the joint mobility increases

Continuous passive motion device

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Continuous passive motion device – Control panel

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